The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen

Today I had the pleasure, once again, of interviewing Dorie Clark.  Dorie is an author, keynote speaker, consultant, and she teaches executive education at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School. She has been named one of the top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50 and was recognized by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards as the #1 comm...

In this solo episode, Heather shares how you can use the tools of an advocate (Credibility, Compassion and Curiosity) to advocate for your boundaries.  And don't forget to Subscribe to the Advocate with Elegance private podcast here.  

Subscribe to the Advocate with Elegance private podcast here.  Dr Haythe is a Critical Care Cardiologist at Columbia University. She is the Co-Director of the Women's Heart Center and the Director of their Cardio-Obstetric Program.  Her Wall St Journal opinion piece, House Calls Are Back-Virtually is here. The IAT test to measure Implicit Bias is here. Sate  Her book choices were:  State of Wonder...

This episode Heather shares how to choose your way to your highest potential. She also shares details of her new, private podcast Advocate with Elegance.    Subscribe to the Advocate with Elegance private podcast here.

Jessica is the founder of Zimmerman Events & Education and the author of Sleeping With a Stranger. You can find all of her offerings, including the book, here.  Jessica's book choice is Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. She chose two songs- I Am Here by Pink Known by Tauren Wells

In this solo episode Heather shares the Win/Lose/Weird Process she uses in the courtroom and with her coaching/consulting clients.  

Sedruola Maruska is a cancer survivor, speaker, social justice advocate and consultant. In this episode, we talk about dropping our defenses and asking more questions around race.  Sedruola's website is here.  Her book choice is The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead Her song choice is I Choose by India. Arie  

In this episode Heather dives deeper into the feminine and masculine energies, and her story of integrating them to capture more wins.

Angie Byrd is the founder of Wild Studio, a Sensuality Coach and an Embodiment teacher. In this episode we discuss how everyone would benefit from being a little more feminine. Angie's website is here.  Her book choice is Untethered Soul by Michael Singer Her song choice is Are You Going to Go My Way by Lenny Kravitz.

In this episode, Heather tells the story of how she was able to trade her defensiveness for curiosity in a parking garage. And how she did, in fact, park like ass.  The other episode that Heather references, Trading Defensiveness for Curiosity, can be found here. 

Linda is an author, speaker, TV host and speaking empowerment coach. She's the author of the new book Delight in the Limelight-Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams. We talk about the power of affirmation, a new way to see your inner critic, and how to have fun with your voice.  You can find out more about Linda and buy her book here.  Linda's book choice was Cassandra Speaks by...

In this episode Heather talks about the value of anger, and the importance of how you use it. When you use it to harm, it controls you. But when you use it to prevent harm, it can help you win. In this episode Heather refers to her podcast with Elizabeth Lesser, which you can find here: https://podcasts.apple.com/rw/podcast/elegant-warrior-podcast-with-heather-hansen/id1438007738 She also refers t...

Judge Aquilina is back! Judge Rosemarie Aquilina is featured in both of Heather's books for good reason--she's extraordinary. She's the author of the Audible original Just Watch Me, which you can buy here . She's also the co-host of the podcast Warrior Women Speak.  Listen to our last conversation here . In this conversation Heather and the Judge discuss why you shouldn't start with why and the pr...

In this episode, Heather explains the difference between reacting and responding and the importance of "the moment". When you find that space, you find the ability to collect more wins.

In this episode, Heather gives two examples of your Inner Jury and how she wants to work for you. She shows you how you can help your Inner Jury make the best possible choices, so you can live your best possible life.

Ethan Kross is one of the world's leading experts in controlling the conscious mind. He's a Professor at the University of Michigan psychology department and the Director of the Emotion and Self Control lab. He's the author of the phenomenal book Chatter-The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It. Buy it here . You can find more on Ethan here. His book choice was Man's Search for...

Erica Maurer is a partner at EMRG Media and The Event Planner Expo. She is also the co-founder of Women Insider Network (WIN). Erica shares how to pivot in face of adversity, how to bring more energy to your next meeting and how the new norm is anything you want it to be.  Erica's instagram is @ericamaurer7 Her books were:  Believe It by Jamie Kern Lima Undoubted by Kara Goldin Think and Grow Rich...

Ever since Advocate to Win came out, I've received one question more than any other. "Why don't I want to ask?" Well I have 3 answers to that question, and I'll explain in this episode. The bottom line is you must ask. Over and over. You can't get what you don't ask for, so overcome the three hurdles I describe and get asking.  You can buy Advocate to Win here.

Alden Mills led 3 Navy Seal platoons through multiple missions. He founded Perfect Fitness, which created sales of $90million. And he's the author of two fabulous books-Be Unstoppable-The 8 Essential Actions to Success at Anything and Unstoppable Teams-4 Essential Actions of High Performance Leadership. In this episode, Alden takes us through his CARE Loop and shares why love is always the bottom...

In this episode, I share more about my next book, Advocate to Win. I tell you about the ten tools of an advocate, and how you can use them to ask for what you want and get it! You can buy Advocate to Win here. And you can listen to Judge Aquilina's episode of The Elegant Warrior here. Don't forget to review The Elegant Warrior book and podcast! 

Katie Hess is a flower alchemist. She's the author of Flower Evolution, the host of The Flower Lounge Podcast and the founder of Lotus Wei, one of the world's leading floral apothecaries. You can find all of Katie's offerings here  Her book choice was Poems of the First Buddhist Women

In this episode, I share why I had to name my new book Advocate to Win. And I share my definition of winning-to receive something positive because you've earned it. When you use this definition of winning, you don't need to be afraid to lose. You always win, because there's always a different something positive to receive.  I share an example that has to do with presumptuous energy. Take a listen...

Jill Huntley Taylor has been a trial consultant for 20 years. She has her PhD in social psychology and uses it to apply a story model of juror decision making. In this episode, we dive into YOUR jury, whether it's your family, your partner, your friends or your clients and customers. We also discuss advocating for your stories using all of the tools of an advocate.  Jill's book choice was J ust Me...

In today's episode, I share a question that has changed many of my coaching clients' lives. Is it fun? Too often we are pushing, striving and working so hard to achieve success that we forget the value of fun. Here I discuss just how valuable fun can be, and three questions to ask yourself every day that will help you to have much more fun. 

Meaghan Murphy is the Editor in Chief of Women's Day and the author of Your Fully Charged Life-A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy and Filling EVery Day with YAY!  You can buy her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Fully-Charged-Life-Radically/dp/0593188578 Her book recommendation is Clearing Up Your Mental Mess by Caroline Leaf And her song choice is Feeling Myself by Will I...